Mangaia Island Airport
Mangaia Island · Cook IslandsICAO NCMG
Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) is an airport serving Mangaia Island, Cook Islands, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 21° 53' 45.6" S, 157° 54' 24.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Rarotonga (GMT-10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MGS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAR | Avarua, Cook Islands | 131 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 54 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MGS
1 active airline serving Mangaia Island Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Mangaia Island Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enua Airport | AIU | Atiu Island | Cook Islands | 215 km |
| Mitiaro Island Airport | MOI | Mitiaro Island | Cook Islands | 228 km |
| Mauke Airport | MUK | Mauke Island | Cook Islands | 203 km |
| Rarotonga International Airport | RAR | Avarua | Cook Islands | 211 km |
| Aitutaki Airport | AIT | Aitutaki | Cook Islands | 391 km |
Other Airports in Cook Islands
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 53' 45.6" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 157° 54' 24.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -21.895987
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -157.906662
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Rarotonga
- UTC Offset
- GMT-10
- Current Local Time
- 09:42 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 45 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 14 m
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